VISA & TRAVEL
VISA
Nationals of some countries will need a travel-visa to enter to Czech Republic. Participants should contact the Czech Republic Embassy or Consulate in their home country as soon as possible to confirm their travel-visa requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the participant to procure the necessary visa to attend the congress.
Visa processing times vary by country.
Please find HERE a list of countries who DO need to be in possession of visas.
If you require a visa: you can proceed HERE
To request a visa invitation letter please contact EMCC 2023 Congress secretariat secretariat@emccglobal.org
Please note that the visa invitation letter only aims to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the Congress and it is not a commitment from the organizers to cover any kind of expenses or to provide any financial support. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference remain the sole responsibility of the participant. The conference organizers cannot assist participants with their visa application process and cannot intervene with embassies or consulates on behalf of participants.
TRAVEL TIPS
ELECTRICITY / VOLTAGE
In the Czech Republic the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50Hz. You can use your electric appliances in the Czech Republic, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 220 - 240V.
CLIMATE
In June, the average high-temperature is between 20°C and 22°C.
CURRENCY
Czech Republic is a member of the European Union but uses its national currency: Czech crown.
BANKS
Banks are open on weekdays and occasionally on Saturday morning.
You can find cash machines everywhere in the city. Credit card are accepted everywhere.
TIMEZONE
Prague is +1 hour UTC/GMT.
USEFUL NUMBERS
Ambulance: 112 / Fire Department: 150 / Civil Police: 158
TAXI
You can find taxis anywhere in the city such as taxi stations, in front of hotels, or train stations and airports.